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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is known for having composed different types of divertimenti, sometimes even taking the form of a small symphony (or, more exactly: sinfonia ), for example, the Salzburg Symphonies K. 136, K. 137 and K. 138.
Divertimento is a term for a light and entertaining musical composition or movement, often in several parts. Learn about its history, examples, and variations, such as rondo, from Britannica's experts.
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Jul 7, 2013 · Divertimento No. 1 in D major, K. 136 (K. 125a), "Salzburg Symphony No. 1" (1772)1. Allegro [0:00]2. Andante [5:34]3. Presto [10:44]A well-known and high-spi...
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W. A. Mozart / Divertimento in D major, K. 1361. Allegro (00:07)2. Andante (04:15)3. Presto (10:06)New York Classical PlayersDongmin Kim, conductorMay 18, 20...
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Divertimento in D major, K.136/125a (Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus) Movements/Sections. 3 movements. Composition Year. 1772. Genre Categories. Divertimentos; For 2 violins, viola, cello; Scores featuring the violin;
- Salzburg Symphony No.1
- K.136 ; K⁶.125a
- Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus
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What is...a Divertimento? Stephen Johnson gets to grips with classical music's technical terms.
‘Divertimento’, like cassation or serenade, was a genre of music entertainment, without intellectual ambitions or strong emotions. In Divertimento KV563, the three musicians must be high-level virtuosos to play their parts, which explore the full register of each instrument in a dialogue intertwined with contributions at the same level from ...